Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. This is a week-long celebration in China. Red: Space is extremely tight and forecasting is imperative.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

participation in global value chains over the last four decades in terms of partner countries, products and modes, with a focus on the last five years (2017-2022).” Among the paper’s various findings were some key observations that we noted: China ’s share of S. percent in 2017 and have since fallen to 16.5 China Tensions.

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Sourcing Strategies Global Price Reduction Vietnam 59

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Apple, others face shipment delays as China Covid curbs squeeze suppliers. Shipments of some Apple products, as well as Dell and Lenovo laptops, are likely to face delays if China’s Covid-19 lockdowns persist. Richard crossed the finish line at 2:52 pm, which was almost the exact time the bombs went off.

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QAD

APRIL 14, 2020

billion GDP in 2017 , giving it the seventh highest per capita rate in the world. annually as of 2017. Singapore’s transportation and communication infrastructure are both strong, making Singapore one of the easiest countries in the world to deal with when it comes to moving goods. In 2017, Singapore exported $396.8

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Singapore South Korea Malaysia Pharmaceutical 114

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

As of 2017, industry makes up 36.2% Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. The country has a robust network of roads, waterways, rail and air transport, including several major seaports. As of 2017, the rate was.7%, of the country’s GDP and employs 16.7%

Thailand 99

Thailand Malaysia Laos Japan 99

Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

This continues a year long streak of annual gains that began in November 2017. It was likely due to some continued pull forward of shipments from China due to the threat of higher tariffs, as well as solid retail sales last month,” said. annually, coming to rest at 141.6. annually in November but was down 0.5% from October’s highs.

Report 40

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Turkey also has 24,082 km of paved roads, so transportation by truck is easy. Twenty heliports can help with the speedy delivery of air freight when necessary. Transportation of goods by rail is also feasible, with 12,710 km of railroad track within Turkey. In 2017, Turkey exported $155.2 Taxes equal 20.3%

Turkey 98

Turkey Italy Syria Bulgaria 98

QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South China Sea. Industrial production is growing at about 5% annually as of 2017, making it the 55 th fastest growing industrial nation in the world. Malaysia is ideally located for trade with China and countries throughout Asia.

Malaysia 79

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore 79

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Airlines continue to hone their air freight capacity strategy. Two steps to take now.

Trends 38

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QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

Industrial production is growing at about 4% annually as of 2017. The supply chain infrastructure in Spain is strong due to its robust transportation and communications systems. As far as Spain’s transportation system, it’s rail system is the most developed and one of the best in Western Europe. million people as of 2017. .

Spain 86

Spain Portugal France Italy 86

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Both transportation and communication infrastructures are strong in Brazil. Brazil has nearly 700 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle large capacity airplanes for moving freight quickly to and from all parts of the globe. percent in 2017. In 2017, Brazil exported about $217.2 billion worth of goods.

Brazil 91

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 91

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Airlines continue to hone their air freight capacity strategy. Two steps to take now.

Trends 34

Trends Freight Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 34

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

China Trade Battle Spawns a New Era of Tariff Dodges (WSJ – sub. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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Capacity Price Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

QAD

MAY 23, 2019

In 2015, registered air carriers moved more than 5 billion kmt of air freight. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. After the last election in 2017, it took an additional 225 days for the new government to reach a consensus on programs and policies with the four major political parties. and Russia.

Netherlands 88

Netherlands Belgium Germany Chemicals 88

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. This is a week-long celebration in China. Space is extremely tight and forecasting is imperative.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. TMS solutions recently evolved to not only solve complex transportation problems for large shippers, but to also better meet the needs of the SMB market. Room: Sun 3-4.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 10, 2020

After two months of almost complete shutdown as part of the Chinese authorities’ efforts to contain the Coronavirus epidemic, factories across China are gradually reopening, trucks are crawling back onto the road, and some ports are again operating at near-full capacity. Bilateral trade between China and Australia amounts to $194.6

Australia 52

Australia Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain China 52

Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. Container Regulation. 0 TEUs 0 meters long.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. Consolidations.

Panama 100

Panama Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Price Reduction 100

Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Just this April, Credit Suisse reported that over 8,600 brick-and-mortar stores may shutter their doors in 2017. Look no further than 2017’s spinner craze, with over 200 million sold after their February debut. billion customers outside China. All the Q3 2017 logistics technology updates. Take Fidget Spinners. In seconds.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight.

Shipping 120

Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Already, the US is looking as attractive as Mexico to manufacturers and is likely to match China in attractiveness in the near future, according to the MAPI Foundation , which produces in-depth economic reports widely read by the press, government official and the business community. Rising costs of labor in China and other places.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 120

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. billion in imports.

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. Acquires IDS Transportation Services, LLC. retailer Walmart and Tsinghua University on Wednesday announced a joint effort to track the movement of food products in China using blockchain technology to improve food safety in the world’s second-largest economy.” FedEx to invest $1.5

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In 2017, the U.S. Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. imports from China dropped 9.9%. In the current political climate, U.S. Take the Netherlands, for example.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Price Reduction Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

According to Abt, a study by the University of Washington and Seattle Department of Transportation found “e-commerce and urban growth has led to a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles circling the urban core.” Anyone who has tried driving through congested city centers knows parked delivery vehicles can jam up traffic.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

The survey of more than 500 global logistics executives is part of the 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, an annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets by size, infrastructure, transport connections and business climate. . In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

Saudi Arabia 64

Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Qatar UAE 64

DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Despite all the hand-wringing on Wall Street, however, the transportation economy continues to signal economic expansion. Financial markets are largely driven by emotion, but freight flows are not. Also, freight flows are not subjected to the anchoring biases that are found in many models that attempt to predict the broader economy.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Transportation. Volume and weight of products drive some of the main costs in transportation.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement 40

Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Transportation. Volume and weight of products drive some of the main costs in transportation.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement 40

Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Transportation Volume and weight of products drive some of the main costs in transportation.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement 40

Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Transportation Volume and weight of products drive some of the main costs in transportation.

Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement 40

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. While surface transportation remains stagnant, ocean freight shows promise. million TEUs in 2017.

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South America Chile Brazil America 34

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

New England Motor Freight, a 40-year staple of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, stunned the shipping world Monday by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy liquidation. For the first time since September 2017 national average van rates fall below $2. This week in, "Where's My Freight?!". largest U.S. trucking shutdown. million TEU.

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